HMD is preparing a budget smartphone with a beautiful screen Pulse 2 Pro
It has become known that the Finnish manufacturer HMD is preparing to launch a smartphone under its own brand HMD Pulse 2 Pro. The smartphone will have a budget processor but a high-quality display.
| Pulse Pro (2024) | Pulse 2 Pro (2025) | |
| Screen size | 6.65" HD+ @ 90 Hz | 6.72" IPS FHD+ (1080 x 2340) @ 120 Hz |
| Processor. | Unisoc T606, Mali-G57 MP1 | Unisoc T7250, Mali-G57 MP1 |
| Cameras (main) | 50 MP + 2 MP | 50 MP with OIS + 2 MP |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Memory. | 4/128, 6/128 and 8/128 GB + microSD | 6/128, 8/128 and 8/256 GB + microSD |
| Battery | 5000 mAh, 20W | 5000 mAh, 20W |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 + 3 years of updates |
| Warranty | 2 years | 5 years (!) |
| Protection. | - | IP54 |
| Communication. | NFC, GPS, WiFi, 4G | NFC, 5G WiFi, 4.5G |
HMD Pulse 2 Pro. Illustration: gsmarena.com
Here's What's New About It
Optical camera stabilisation is a rarity for the budget segment. The manufacturer has also significantly upgraded the display - now it finally has FHD+ and 120 Hz refresh rate. For another week, iPhone owners can be confused that the budget HMD has 120 Hz, while the basic and non-budget iPhone still does not.
The manufacturer has updated the processor and now the smartphone can work in 5G networks. It's hard not to notice this year's trend of adding water and dust protection to budget smartphones, something that is really important for the budget segment. This looks like an attempt by HMD to return to the glory of Nokia - simple, reliable, with an emphasis on durability. It would be a great update to the lineup if it weren't for rumours that not only the specs but also the price will increase from 110 euros to 180 euros compared to its predecessor.
Source: x.com
